Business Manager

Pinon Unified School District • Pinon, AZ

20d

About The Position

The Business Manager supervises the District’s financial activities in accordance with state laws and regulations and ensures financial reports are filed on time and in an acceptable format. The role oversees the District’s accounting policies, procedures, and activities, as well as business office staff and support staff managers in food service.

The Business Manager develops budgets for District funds in accordance with state and federal funding laws, allocates funds to budget categories, and monitors budgets to prevent overspending and ensure expenditures comply with applicable laws. The position also coordinates District elections related to building construction, overrides, and bond projects; manages the liability insurance program; and assists the Personnel Technician with employee insurance carriers and benefit programs.

The role represents the Superintendent in the Meet and Confer process, manages building expansion and renovation programs as prioritized by District committees and approved by the Governing Board, and pursues state and federal legislation favorable to the District. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• B.B.A. or B.S. in Business.
• At least two years of administrative experience in a public school business office.
• Knowledge of managing building construction projects.
• Knowledge of budgeting and finance laws at the state and federal levels.
• Proven successful employment record.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the management of District financial activities in accordance with state laws and regulations and ensure financial reports are filed promptly and in an acceptable format.
• Supervise the management of District accounting policies, procedures, and activities in accordance with state laws, regulations, and attorney general opinions.
• Supervise support staff managers for food service.
• Supervise business office staff in accounts payable, payroll, purchasing, student activities, and accounting/finance.
• Create District fund budgets according to state and federal funding laws and allocate funds to budget categories.
• Supervise District budgets to prevent overspending and ensure expenditures comply with applicable laws.
• Coordinate District elections for building construction, overrides, and bond building projects.
• Manage the District’s liability insurance program and assist the Personnel Technician with employee insurance carriers and benefit programs.
• Represent the Superintendent in the Meet and Confer process.
• Manage building expansion and renovation programs prioritized by District committees and approved by the Governing Board.
• Pursue the development and passage of legislation at the state and federal levels that is favorable to the District.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health care plan (medical, dental, and vision).
• Mental health benefits for the employee and dependents (Calm and Modern Health).
• Life insurance (basic, voluntary, and AD&D).
• Retirement plan.
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, and public holidays).
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Training and development.
• Employee assistance program.
• Professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager